Case Studies
Government and Military
IRS Processing Center
Kansas City, MO
Client: Pershing Road Development Company
Architect: BNIM/360 Architects
Size: 620,000 SF
Completion: 2006
The 620,000 SF IRS Processing Center in Kansas City, Missouri consolidated IRS operations that had been dispersed among five major locations within the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The main processing facility consists of three processing center wings that total 599,850 SF. A 77,000 SF multi-level warehouse adjoins the processing wings adding an additional 108,000 cubic feet of storage. The adjacent main post office building was renovated to provide 496,088 SF for training, administrative offices, information services and support functions. A new 4-story parking garage provides space for 1,500 vehicles.
The IRS Processing Center incorporates a number of sustainable elements
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rainwater collection for irrigation;
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abundant use of natural light;
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exterior sunshades and fritted glass to reduce heat gain;
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use of locally manufactured materials, recycled materials and certified sustainable wood;
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significant construction waste recycling
Awards:
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AIA Honor Award for Outstanding Design - 2006
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GSA Design Award - Citation in Lease Construction - 2006
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Concrete Promotional Group - Excellence in Concrete - 2006
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KC Business Journal - Capstone Award - 2006
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Economic Development Council - Cornerstone Award - 2007
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AIA Committee on the Environment - Top Green Award Honorable Mention - 2008
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Building Design & Construction magazine - Building Team Award - 2008